TIM-BR MARTS Awarded as 2011 Newsmaker of the Year
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"HARDLINES is proud to recognize TIM-BR MARTS Ltd. for its efforts to make a difference in home improvement retailing," said Michael McLarney, Editor of HARDLINES and Managing Director – Canada for the North American Retail Hardware Association. "The acquisition of CanWel Hardware marked the tipping point in a series of bold initiatives that made TIM-BR MARTS Ltd. a worthy recipient of the 2011 HARDLINES Newsmaker of the Year Award."
Tim Urquhart, President and CEO of TIM-BR MARTS Ltd., was on hand at the conference to accept on behalf of his company. "This award is a testament to what can happen when a group truly listens to what its members need," he said. "Our activities throughout the past year are a reflection of our commitment to the entrepreneurial spirit, the success of the independent, and to the partnerships we have with our vendors."
Other efforts to enhance TIM-BR MARTS Ltd.’s range of services have included the launch of its own dealer show in spring 2011.
TIM-BR MARTS Ltd. has been actively building its brand, as well. Leveraging its Hockey Canada sponsorship, the World Junior Hockey Video Challenge returns this year and lets teams video their team spirit showing why they love hockey the most. The grand prize is a trip for the entire winning team to the World Junior tournament in Edmonton.
The Newsmaker of the Year Award was presented at the 16th Annual Hardlines Conference, Oct. 27, 2011. The Award is sponsored by the National Hardware Show. For more information, contact: Michael McLarney, Editor of HARDLINES; 416-489-3396 or mike@hardlines.ca. |
